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Ensuring Your Home Can Stand Up to Bad Weather

The majority of us are pretty houseproud. This isn’t all too surprising considering the fact that our homes tend to be the largest purchase we make in our entire lifetime. We spend a whole lot of time focusing on interior design, exterior design, and any other form of design that can render our properties as aesthetically pleasing and functional as possible. But there’s no point in investing all of this effort into making your living space comfortable if you’re not going to focus on the basics of ensuring that your property is safe and sound. One threat that faces our homes is nature. The elements can wreak havoc with the places that we live in - not only affecting how they look, but also potentially causing damage that could render our homes uninhabitable. So, it’s extremely important that we take the time and effort to ensure that our properties can stand up to the bad weather. There’s no better time to do this than now. After all, we are in the midst of winter and now tends to be the time of year where our homes are hit the hardest by hail, rain, sleet, and snow. Now, you might feel at a loss when it comes to knowing where to start on this venture. But not to worry. We’re here to help. Here are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that your home really can stand up to the bad weather!

Waterproofing Your Basement

If you have a basement, you need to be aware that this space is prone to flooding. Flooding isn’t merely an inconvenience. If left untackled, it can create major structural problems within your home. The water can cause wooden beams supporting your property to rot and it can also raise issues with your very foundations. The damp could also cause a prevalence of mold, which is notoriously difficult to remove from living spaces once it has established itself and can also pose serious health risks (particularly for individuals already suffering from respiratory conditions). Repairing any of these things is highly likely to be extremely expensive. So, save yourself a whole lot of money and hassle by preparing your basement in advance of heavy rain and flooding forecasts. It’s always better to be prepared! Call out a professional who will be able to waterproof the space. You might also want to invest in sand bags (which soak up water at a relatively low cost) and a sump pump, which can drain any major leakage or flooding quickly and effectively.

Avoid Planting Trees Close to Your Property

Trees may be a beautiful addition to your backyard. They create an environment for animals to rest in and they can be extremely pretty in the Spring and Summer months, especially if you opt for a species that flowers. However, if you are going to have large trees, make sure to plant them well away from your home itself. Trees are extremely heavy, but can be uprooted by strong winds. You don’t want a tree to fall onto your property in the midst of a storm. This could cause major damage. If you already have large trees near your home’s walls, you might want to contact emergency tree services. These professionals will be able to remove the tree for the sake of your safety, as well as your property’s safety.

Double Glazing

When we think about double glazing, we tend to automatically consider the benefits it provides in regards to insulation. Glass is a particularly poor insulator, so single glazed windows allow a whole lot of heat to escape from your property. Having double glazing helps your property to retain more heat. However, this isn’t the only benefit. Double glazed glass also tends to stand up a little better to heavy hail, meaning you are less likely to experience cracks or breaks should a storm take hold around your home.

Clearing the Gutters

Sure, you might not pay all too much attention to your gutters. They tend to remain out of sight and out of mind. But they do play an integral role in your home - they’re not just there for the sake of it! Their main role is to guide rain water down from your roof and straight down a drain. This prevents flooding
and other issues. However, it is important that you clear your gutters on a regular basis. Leaves and other debris can build up in them and this can cause blockages and clogging, which in turn interferes with the functioning of your gutters. If you are hesitant about being able to reach your gutters safely, make sure to call out a professional to take care of this task on your behalf.

Maintaining Pipes

Pipes tend to freeze when they fall to a low temperature. This can cause water accessibility issues in your home, or it could even cause pipes to burst as the water freezes and expands inside them. So, maintain your pipes well. Set your heating to at least ten degrees when the temperature drops. This will help to keep water flowing as it should.

As you can see, there’s a whole lot to bear in mind when it comes to ensuring your property can fare against harsh weather and the elements. These are just a few steps that you can take to get started in the right direction, but they’ll get you off to a good start!

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